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Rosedale, MD
Census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21206, 21237.
Population
20,002
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,914
ZIP codes
2
Rosedale and its ZIP codes
Rosedale at a glance
- Rosedale is about 4.6 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 69th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $85,711, 17% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $276,200 (34% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,378 a month.
Local data for Rosedale, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rosedale, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,711
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$276,200
Median rent
$1,378/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,598), Irish Americans (1,583), Polish Americans (884).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baltimore County. PPP loans are for Rosedale.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,175
369,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,953
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.5B
FY 2026, $9,937 per person
PPP loans
$121M
1,194 loans, 12,006 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rosedale, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit3.5%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rosedale, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
2,155
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,097
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 30°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rosedale, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
14.3%
U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
ZIP codes in Rosedale
2 in or overlapping Rosedale. Population shown
Cities near Rosedale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OverleaCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3 |
| RossvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.4 |
| EssexCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 9.3 |
| DundalkCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 13.1 |
| Middle RiverCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 12.8 |
| ParkvilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 4.3 |
| White MarshCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 5.3 |
| CarneyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 7 |
| Perry HallCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Bowleys QuartersCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.1 |
| BaltimoreCity | 6.8 mi | 80.9 |
| HoneygoCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 5.9 |
| EdgemereCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 10.9 |
| TowsonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 14.2 |
| HamptonCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6 |
| LuthervilleCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rosedale, MD in?
- Rosedale is in Baltimore County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Rosedale, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rosedale include 21206, 21237.
- What is the population of Rosedale, MD?
- About 20,002 people live in Rosedale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rosedale?
- Nearby places include Overlea (2.3 mi), Rossville (2.4 mi), Essex (3.4 mi), Dundalk (4.3 mi), Middle River (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023